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Popular Netflix movie ‘The Social Dilemma’ slams social media but offers few solutions

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The new Netflix documentary-drama “The Social Dilemma” has sparked some social media users to abandon their accounts — but it’s unlikely to put a dent in the tech giants it takes on.

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Irish Independent

Streaming pick of the week: The Social Dilemma, Netflix

Social media has often been a positive force; reuniting families, locating organ donors, and raising awareness on social injustices. Have you ever paused to query the consequences of our growing dependency on it, though?

4 years ago·Ireland

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CNBC

Popular Netflix movie 'The Social Dilemma' slams social media but offers few solutions

"The Social Dilemma," a new Netflix documentary-drama on how technology companies have manipulated human psychology with dire consequences for our society, is unlikely to impact these businesses' bottom lines.

4 years ago·United States

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E! News

"The Social Dilemma" Doc Causes Alarm for Social Media Usage

The Netflix documentary shows how platforms track your usage and use it to influence scroll time and the dangers to mental health. Will you delete your account?

4 years ago·United States

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Business Insider

11 things you can do to stop being manipulated by your phone, according to the tech experts on Netflix's 'The Social Dilemma'

Netflix's "The Social Dilemma."NetflixNetflix's "The Social Dilemma" explores our deeply-entrenched societal addiction to social media and what large tech firms stand to gain from our engagement on the platforms. The film has been among the most-watched programs since it was released on the service on September 9 and features commentary from top industry figures and critics.The docudrama is sobering to watch, but the credit reel features tips an…

4 years ago·United States

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El Pais

The social dilemma of networks ... and Netflix

A new documentary warns of the danger of digital platforms willing to do anything to keep our time and data

4 years ago·Spain

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Heise

Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma": Social explosives from Silicon Valley

In the Netflix docudrama, former Silicon Valley developers warn of the dangers of social media. The film creates anxiety, but makes it too easy for itself.

4 years ago·Germany

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